Lost Creek Band Plays The Farm at Dumplin Valley Farm Concert Series 2013
Dumplin Valley was alive with music on Saturday evening, as the Dumplin Valley Farm Concert Series held their second event of the season. Lost Creek Band brought their flair for a great tune to the Valley and locals came out in large numbers to show their appreciation for their homegrown sound. The Dumplin Valley Farm […]
School Board Revises Budget To Present To Committee
The Jefferson County School Board held a Called Meeting on Thursday, June 6, 2013 at Mount Horeb Elementary School. All School Board Members were present for Roll Call. Board Members approved, with a Motion from Cavanah and 2nd from Lowery, one General and one Federal Budget Amendment. The thrust of the meeting centered around the […]
Memorial Day Weekend Free of Boating-Related Fatalities for Third Consecutive Year
The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency is reporting that there were no boating-related fatalities reported over the 2013 Memorial Day holiday weekend. It marks the third consecutive year that the unofficial weekend start to the summer boating season has been free of boating fatalities. During the Memorial Day holiday period from Friday, May 24 through Monday, […]
Budget Committee – Motion To Withhold Chamber Funding Until Open Books for Public View Voted Down
The Jefferson County Budget Committee met on Monday, June 3, 2013 in the Historic Jefferson County Courthouse. The Meeting was Called to Order by Chairman Griffith. Absent from Roll Call were Committee Members Blevins and Cureton. Commissioner Turner sat in for Cureton. Two citizens addressed the Committee regarding public funds directed to the Jefferson County […]
Lease Language Hanging Point On Parrott-Wood Library
The Facilities Committee met on Monday evening, June 3, 2013 in the Historic Jefferson County Courthouse. Information regarding a lease agreement between County and the Parrott Family, who own the property that houses the Parrott-Wood Library in Strawberry Plains, was presented to the Committee. In a previous meeting, the agreement had been approved by the […]
Summer Finally Here
After months of waiting, warm weather has finally come to the area and it is time to enjoy all the wonderful things that summertime brings. We are looking for photos that depict summer 2013, whatever that means to you and your family-maybe it is a great vacation or perhaps it is time on the front […]
Roadblocks Up Ahead?
Tennessee Department of Transportation has released information on road situations that could impact travel in Jefferson County and surrounding areas. Reported areas of concern are I-40 East and West between Mile Markers 410 and 416. Motorists should look for slow traffic and possible lane closures between the hours of 8pm and 6am, while resurfacing work […]
Budget Issues Facing Jefferson County
Though the Jefferson County Budget Committee is currently working on the budget for the 2013-2014 fiscal year, there are still pressing financial issues that are a part of the current financial picture. Recently, the Department of Education submitted a request for a budget amendment that would allow the movement of $370,624 from the School System […]
High School Renovations Under Way
After years of decline and debate, Jefferson County High School Main Campus is in the beginning stages of renovation. The 30 year old flagship school will receive a $24 million dollar revamp and the start date for the project has finally arrived. Faculty and Staff at JCHS spent the last days of school preparing for […]
Local Attorneys To Represent Daughter of White Pine Murder Victim
Two local attorneys are representing the daughter of a man who was murdered prior to a motel fire in White Pine, Tennessee. P. Richard Talley and Jill Talley have been retained by Kimberly Ann Jarvis, the daughter of Eddie Taylor White. On June 30, 2012, White was found dead in the lobby of the Crown […]
What Does It Mean To Be “Organic”
With larger populations and more mouths to feed, the popularity of genetically modified crops (GMO foods) has increased drastically in recent years. These foods have had their DNA altered to produce larger and faster growing crops. Along with the increased popularity of GMO’s, there has also been a rise in the number of people considering […]
Timberjack survives Kidney transplant to Compete again
The Dave Jewett story is truly an inspiring story of an indomitable spirit of a man who simply will not give up and fights for life against overwhelming odds. Jewett is a survivor. Six years ago the world class timberjack began going through a period of time where he simply didn’t feel well. Then one […]
May Day Unity Festival
Locals found a great, family way to kick off the holiday weekend on Saturday. The May Day Unity Festival was held at the Field of Dreams and folks took advantage of the sunny weather to make the rounds of the various booths and activities. Churches and Community Service Organizations were present at the event to […]
Patriot Academy Ready To Welcome Class of 2017
The Patriot Academy is close to completion and the Department of Education is gearing up to welcome the Class of 2017. Though the academic freshman academy program has had a year to become established, Administrators are excited that there will soon be a new facility to house the program. Jefferson County High School Principal Dr. […]
Jefferson County Rescue Squad Celebrates 50 Years of Service
The Jefferson County Rescue Squad hit a milestone birthday this weekend, as it turned one half a century old. In celebration of five decades of service, the Rescue Squad welcomed the public on Saturday to get an overview of their operation and enjoy some time listening to great music and talking with squad members. The […]
